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Articuno

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Usage Percent
0%
Monthly Rank
#247

Base Stats for Articuno

HP
90
Atk
85
Def
100
SpA
95
SpD
125
Spe
85

Best Moves for Articuno

Bora
98.726%
Liofilizzazione
68.623%
Ventoincoda
35.666%
Protezione
32.297%
Geloraggio
30.002%
Trespolo
25.870%
Eterelama
25.508%
Palla Clima
20.417%
Ventogelato
19.043%
Purogelo
16.471%
Retromarcia
7.236%
Tifone
5.951%
Other
14.190%

Best Teammates for Articuno

Best Items for Articuno

Lentiscelta
34.832%
Gelomai
28.166%
Luminpolvere
23.034%
Avanzi
4.142%
Corpetto assalto
3.765%
Vulneropolizza
2.764%
Other
3.297%

Best Abilities for Articuno

Mantelneve
97.642%
Pressione
2.358%

Best EV Spreads for Articuno

Modesta
0/
0/
0/
252/
4/
252
20.572%
Timida
4/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
12.847%
Modesta
4/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
9.098%
Modesta
164/
0/
0/
252/
0/
92
8.540%
Ardita
0/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
6.992%
Timida
0/
0/
0/
252/
4/
252
5.410%

Type Matchups for Articuno

Weak
Rock 4x Fire 2x Electric 2x Steel 2x
Resist
Grass 1/2x Bug 1/2x
Immune
Ground 0x
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Articuno in VGC 2026 Regulation Set I?

The top moves for Articuno in VGC 2026 Regulation Set I are Bora (98.726%), Liofilizzazione (68.623%), Ventoincoda (35.666%), Protezione (32.297%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Articuno?

Articuno synergizes well with Ninetales-Alola (98.677%), Calyrex-Ice (33.255%), Ogerpon-Wellspring (29.317%), Rampardos (19.442%). These Pokemon frequently appear on teams together and cover each other's weaknesses.

What item should I use on Articuno?

The most popular items for Articuno are Lentiscelta (34.832%), Gelomai (28.166%), Luminpolvere (23.034%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.

What ability is best for Articuno?

The most common abilities for Articuno are Mantelneve (97.642%) and Pressione (2.358%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.

What Tera Type should I use on Articuno?

Tera Type data is not available for this format or Pokemon.

What is the best EV spread for Articuno?

The most common EV spread for Articuno is Modesta with 0/0/0/252/4/252 (20.572% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.

What is Articuno weak to and resistant against?

Articuno is weak to Rock (4x), Fire (2x), Electric (2x), Steel (2x), resists Grass (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), and is immune to Ground (0x).

Is Articuno good in VGC 2026 Regulation Set I?

Articuno is currently ranked in the VGC 2026 Regulation Set I metagame. Check the usage percentage and teammates section to see how well it performs. The data is aggregated from thousands of high-level ranked battles.





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